Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid‐fast bacillus Mycobacterium
leprae. It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing …

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, representing a
public health issue in some countries. Though more prevalent in adults, the detection of new …

Treatment abandonment, the failure to complete therapy that is required for definitive
disease control, frequently causes treatment failure for pediatric patients in low‐and middle …

Leprosy in children is of special importance as it is the indicator of transmission in
community. It affects both the child and family members psychologically and functionally. In …

Children are often more susceptible to contracting Mycobacterium leprae infection because
of their immature immunity as well as their exposure to intrafamily interactions. The …

Skin sores, ulcers, nerve weakness, and disfigurement are a few most common leprosy
complications when the diagnosis is delayed and not treated timely. The chronic nature of …

Aim: In the past 60 years, the number of registered leprosy patients has decreased
significantly in Wuhan, China. However, the process behind this remains unknown. Thus …

Childhood leprosy is a major concern in the post-elimination era as it reflects active disease
transmission. This study aims to analyse the clinico-demographic profile of childhood …

Hanseniasis comprises one of the main causes of physical disabilities due to its potential to
strike neural lesions, foot deformities, amputations, and mutilations. Since innate response is …